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COLT 45 1917

• FIREARM: COLT US ARMY 1917 DA
  FIREARM: COLT US ARMY 1917 DA .45Colt Army double action .45 revolver, Model 1917. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• 1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1917. Wooden checkered grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 223881. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1915 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY .45
  1915 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Colt model 1911 Army .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1915. Checkered walnut grips with possible re-blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 112210. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1918 COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY 45 SEMI
  1918 COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY 45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt model 1911 "Black Army" .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1918. Checkered wooden grips, half moon front sight, U notch flat top beveled rear sight. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". 8-1/2" overall length. Serial number 481685. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1913 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1913 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1913. Checkered walnut grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 82457. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1919 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1919 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1919. Checkered walnut grips with re-blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 8-1/2" overall. Serial number 599008. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY .45 SEMI
  COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt 1911 Black Army .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Checkered walnut grips with Black Army finish to frame. 9" overall length. Serial number 1670WWI. Includes original box, extra magazine and paperwork. Requires ATF form 4473.
• *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1917
  *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 76723. Blue finish walnut grips. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 50% original blue finish mixed with brown patina. The grips rate very good with minor dings and scratches.
• COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP
  COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP REVOLVERColt Army model 1917 .45 ACP 6 shot double action revolver. Barrel measures 5 1/2". Serial #54608 (1919). Fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" with the two-line Hartford address and patent dates on the top. The underside of the barrel is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". The revolver has the correct standard unpolished blue finish with the Rampant Colt on the side plate, factory inspection marks, and a circled "JMH" final inspection mark at the top left of the frame. The butt has standard model and military serial number markings as well as a lanyard loop. Fitted with smooth grips. 85% plus original blue finish remains with some high point and muzzle wear, scattered light spotting, and a mottled gray/brown patina on the grip straps. The revarnished grips are fine and have some small handling marks and light pressure indentations. Mechanically excellent. See photos for more details on condition. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, handgun, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• *WWI Colt Model 1917 Double
  *WWI Colt Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 ACP cal. 6'' barrel S/N 236118. Blue finish Pachmayr grips butt marked U.S. Army Model 1917 No. 29121. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 65% thinning original blue finish. The cylinder is turning slowly and may need disassembly and cleaning due to dried oil.
• COLT MODEL 1911 .45 NATIONAL
  COLT MODEL 1911 .45 NATIONAL MATCH US ARMY PISTOLFeatured in this lot we have a Colt Model 1911 National Match U.S. Army semi automatic pistol chambered in .45 Auto. This pistol was manufactured in 1918 by Colt for the first World War. The pistol features wonderful hand stippled trench art across the front of the grip with a Fancy T at the center. The Model 1911 is one of the most recognizable and well known American pistols and is still in production today. This early 1911 features a 5" long round barrel, checkered wooden grips, steel frame, and adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked ".45 Auto N M 7791414". The side of the slide is marked "Model of 1911. U.S. Army" on the right and PATENTED APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902 DEC. 19. 1905. FEB. 14. 1911. AUG. 19. 1913 COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on the left. The back of the slide is stamped with the rearing Colt horse on the left with a "GSH" stamped on the frame on the left with the serial number on the right. The pistol shows wonderful working condition with a smooth action, crisp trigger, and grip safety. The pistol shows good condition overall with some light wear and loss of the finish on the back of the slide. The pistol weights 2lbs 6oz. Serial Number: 219517. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• 1942 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 ARMY .45
  1942 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 ARMY .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Colt Model 1911 A1 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1942. Checkered walnut grips with possibly refinished frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 825310. Requires ATF form 4473.
• Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder
  Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 1454. Single-line Hartford address. Four-screw frame. Blued finish with silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining traces of high blue finish mixing with nice brown patina. Backstrap and triggerguard retain all of the silver-plated finish with some of it bumbling up on the backstrap and thinning. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some gone on the high lines. A very nice untouched Colt revolver.
• COLT 1911 .45 AUTO WW2 OFFICER
  COLT 1911 .45 AUTO WW2 OFFICER SIDEARMColt 1911 .45 Auto. Serial #453074. Manufactured in 1918. From the estate of Major Herbert E. Oppel, U.S. Army, WWII. Includes both magazines as well as Oppel's shoulder holster with his name written on a strap. Very fine, smoothly functioning condition. Minor holster wear along edges. All correct, original and complete. Cartouche on right grip. Conjoined "HP" on barrel. Typical Colt assembly stamp (42) and Springfield eagle and S6 stamp. See photos for more details on condition. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, handgun, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE
  U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLU.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLT, 45 acp caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, blued finish, smooth walnut grips, six shot cylinder, fixed sights, lanyard ring, marked under barrel "United states Property" and on butt "U.S. Army Model 1917 No. 57954", brown leather US holster, serial #208158, manufactured 1919. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 1871 COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE REVOLVER
  1871 COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE REVOLVER .41Colt House .41 single action pistol, number 1466 on butt and under barrel, cylinder face numbered 1377. Cylinder and barrel have strong finish. Action is tight. Almost no cylinder play. Brass is unpolished. Stamps are sharp. This item can be shipped in-house.
• U.S. Colt Mdl. 1911, serial No.
  U.S. Colt Mdl. 1911, serial No. 395334, .45 caliber, semi-automatic pistol; World War II belt with two clips, holster, U.S. Navy Kabar fighting knife, wound dressing kit. Gun with 30 percent original surface, holster with chips, normal wear, scuffs and abrasions throughout.
• COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI
  COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL 45 acp caliber 5'' barrel blued finish checkered walnut grips frame marked ''UNITED STATES PROPERTY'' and has eagle inspector stamp grip safety seven shot two tone magazine factory letter confirming configuration and that it was shipped to the US government on October 3 1918 in a 20 000 gun shipment serial #473047 includes leather US marked holster (1917 date) and Geo. Lawrence shoulder holster. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model
  COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model 1877 double-action .38 caliber 3 1/2'' round barrel no ejector nickel-plated and checkered rubber grips. S/n 54638.
• Colt Model 1878 Double Action
  Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver .45 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 49194. Blued finish with pearl grips. Lanyard ring in the butt. Condition: Retaining 90% of the original blue finish overall with some thinning on the right side of frame. Some very light minute scratches in the blue and wear to the high edges. Grips are replacement but are real mother of pearl.
• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 23552. Four-screw frame; all numbers match. Brass triggerguard iron backstrap checkered wood grips. Comes with original Civil War leather holster. Revolver has an old tag that states Charles Crandall of Binghamton New York. Condition: All metal is gunmetal grey with some staining and pitting; shows use. Original grips have been checkered over. Triggerguard has a nice untouched patina. The holster shows use and leather is supple with some cracking and crazing.
• A?Colt 44 Model 1860?Army
  A?Colt 44 Model 1860?Army revolver with rebated six shot cylinder and loading lever with military cartouche to grip 14ins long
• 1875 COLT PISTOLColt 44 caliber
  1875 COLT PISTOLColt 44 caliber single action pistol dated 1875 and Colts PT FA Mfg. Co, Hartford Conn. USA #82090, Patent 1875. 7.5 in barrel, 14 in long.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Pistol with
  *WWI Colt 1911 Pistol with Holster .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N 186269. Blue finish walnut diamond checkered grips. Two-tone magazine missing lanyard loop.?1917 date of mfg. Krell mfg. 1917 dated holster. Condition: Very good condition with a near excellent bore.? This gun retains ca 25-30% original blue finish mixed with brown patina and gunmetal gray.? It has a nice original example with a matching condition holster.
• Colt New Service Model .45
  Colt New Service Model .45 caliber double-action revolver serial #343563 with patent dates to 1926; blued barrel and frame; the barrel 4 1/2 in. L.; checkered walnut grips; 9 3/4 in. L. overall There are areas of corrosion some of which an amateur attempted to grind smooth.
• *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver
  *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver .45 lc cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 43954. Blue finish walnut grips RAC inspector's marks on frame and bottom of left grip panel. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 75-80% original blue finish with most loss on the bottom of the barrel where it appears to have been cleaned and has turned brown. There is also some scattered light rust.
• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8' round barrel S/N 137756. Three-screw frame iron backstrap with brass backstrap walnut grips. Comes with Civil War period holster.` Condition: Very sharp and crisp revolver with traces of blue finish especially under the barrel where the loading lever protects the barrel. The finish is thinning to a nice patina. Some case colors showing on the frame and loading lever. Grips have been checkered over the original grips. Holster is cracking and crazing. Nice crisp cylinder scene.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Army Pistol
  *WWI Colt 1911 Army Pistol .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N 352202. WWII parkerized finish 1918 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% WWII arsenal refinish with most loss at the muzzle and high edges. The magazine is a later original Colt commercial magazine. The grips are plastic WWII replacements and the left panel has no reinforcement rings at the escutcheons.
• Colt single action Army pistol, .45
  Colt single action Army pistol, .45 cal., 5-1/2 in. barrel, Serial No. 154023, original Bakelite grips, with later fitted case; no permit required. Gray freckling with minor pitting, 30-40 percent original finish on metal parts, grips worn, cocking device not working.
• *Colt WWI 1911 Commemorative
  *Colt WWI 1911 Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 3762WMK. Blue finish walnut checkered diamond grips. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the box.
• COLT MODEL 1878 DA ANTIQUE
  COLT MODEL 1878 DA ANTIQUE PISTOL: 7 1/2'' .45 caliber barrel marked Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg Co. Hartford Conn. along top 45 Colt on side. 6 shot fluted cylinder hard rubber grips. Serial number 32057 dates pre 1898. Traces of original fire blue remain in protected areas. Double action works fine. Overall 12 1/2'' long.CONDITION: Areas of surface rust and peppering damage to both grips. We do not condone the attempt to fire any antique firearm in any condition.
• SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL COLT 1911 .45
  SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL COLT 1911 .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Springfield Arsenal Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1916 or 1917. Checkered wooden grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 189807. Requires ATF form 4473.
• U.S. MODEL 1917 ARMY DOUBLE
  U.S. MODEL 1917 ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLU.S. MODEL 1917 ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLT, 45 acp caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, Parkerized finish, smooth walnut grips, six shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, lanyard ring, under barrel reads "United States Property", requires half or full moon clips, serial #132251. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt Government Model 1911 .45
  Colt Government Model 1911 .45 Pistol ETO Commemorative Cased .45 cal. 5" barrel S/N 9630 ETO. This is a late-issue WWII commemorative in a wooden display case. Condition: Excellent. Like-new in box.